Christmas Fund

Island communities on wait-list for program that fills ‘weekend hunger gap’ for kids

Half the 22 communities on the wait-list for Backpack Buddies, which sends kids home with backpacks full of food for the weekend, are on Vancouver Island, says the charity.

Nov 30, 2023 5:45 AM Read more >

This Giving Tuesday, help bring joy to our community

Your donation to the Times Colonist Christmas Fund will make the holiday season better for some of your neighbours.

Nov 28, 2023 4:30 AM Read more >

Jack Knox: Food costs taking a bigger bite out of non-profits' budgets

We haven’t always lived in an age when so many Victorians have had to choose between paying the rent and filling their stomachs.

Nov 26, 2023 5:15 AM Read more >

Times Colonist Christmas Fund means food, comfort — and smiles

Donate to the Times Colonist Christmas Fund at tcchristmasfund.com.

Nov 25, 2023 10:30 AM Read more >

Big milestone as Times Colonist Christmas Fund passes $100,000

The money helps provide food for the hungry, toys for children, and comfort for all.

Nov 24, 2023 4:00 AM Read more >

Times Colonist Christmas Fund reaches $66,000

Donate at tcchristmasfund.com

Nov 21, 2023 12:05 AM Read more >

Jack Knox: The face of need not always what you expect

“For me, one of the benefits of being involved with the fund is that, every year, it dispels my own image of what need looks like.”

Nov 19, 2023 5:15 AM Read more >

$13,200 donated as Times Colonist Christmas Fund kicks off

Your donations help provide food for the hungry, toys for children, and comfort for all.

Nov 16, 2023 4:30 AM Read more >

Dave Obee: Christmas Fund dedicated to helping those in need

The fund was started in 1956, making it one of the oldest Christmas-related charity efforts in British Columbia. Donate at tcchristmasfund.com.

Nov 12, 2023 11:01 PM Read more >

The final 2022 Christmas Fund count: $895,399.04

The Christmas Fund helps the less fortunate through the Christmas season, the cold winter months, and throughout the year.

Jan 31, 2023 3:17 AM Read more >